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In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss: Their New Year traditions and 2024 goals The importance of inviting God to lead your goal-setting and plans How gumbo relates to being obedient The balance between discipline and grace when going for your big goals What celebrating the right way can do for your faith A practical tool to evaluate where you are in your walk with the Lord and how...

Sermon Notes: Call out to God for help! Help yourself by being obedient! Level up your faith! Don't forget to thank Him! Scripture References: Luke 17:11-19 Hebrews 11:1 Hebrews 11:6

In this week's podcast episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss: highlights from The BLOC Guatemala mission trip the best way to WANT to read your Bible consistently why creating your vision board without God is pointless

In this week's episode Pastor Darius and Bri discuss: how to know if the girl/guy you're dating is the one what does it mean if you're single and NOT waiting for marriage what God expects of His sons and how women should expect the same

In this week's podcast, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss: how ending situationships (and other relationships) can also feel like breakups why not giving them their stuff back is messing with your head how to let truth guide you rather than your emotions how to NOT consider all men/women to be trash

Sermon Notes: Grieving is healing! MOVE ON! CAUTION: Don't let your emotions become your God! Maintain your integrity. Go ALL IN with JESUS! Scripture References: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:1 Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4-5 Jeremiah 17:9 Matthew 1:18-19 Psalms 92:12-13

In this podcast episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss: the difference between dating healed v dating while healing the pace of patience while dating why your marriage means nothing after you die

Sermon Notes: Don't date damaged! Pursue with patience! Command clarity! Be equally yoked! Date prayerfully! Scripture References: Proverbs 4:3-6 Proverbs 4:23 Song of Solomon 2:7, 3:5, 8:4 Proverbs 24:26 2 Corinthians 6:14

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss: how God's design for sex allows it to be the most enjoyable the difference between atraction, lust, and desire the best way to fight against your flesh in a way that honors the Lord what's possible for you after you've messed up 💙 why God wants to redeem SO much more than just your sex life

Sermon Notes: Biblical wisdom is ESSENTIAL! Lust will blind you and misguide you. Enjoyment minus commitment leads to entanglement. Discipline your desires! Scripture References: Proverbs 7:6-23 Proverbs 5:20-23 1 Corinthians 6:15-17 1 Thessalonians 4:3-6

In this week’s episode Pastor Darius and Bri discuss: all things Friendsgiving 🎉 why it's so easy to get relationships wrong ☹️ the ONE thing to focus on to have fruitful and healthy relationships 🫶🏾

Sermon Notes: Consumed by the Holy Spirit Changed by the Holy Spirit Directed by the Holy Spirit Empowered by the Holy Spirit Scripture References: Ephesians 5:15-20 Matthew 7:15-20 CSB Acts 16:6-7 Acts 1:8

In this week’s episode Pastor Darius and Bri discuss: how to cultivate your faith why your faith should move you reigniting your faith when it feels lost

Sermon Notes: Put your faith in Jesus. Your faith needs feet. Faith is trusting God's integrity. Faith is a lifestyle. Scripture References: Romans 12:3 Genesis 12:1-4 CSB 2 Corinthians 1:20 Hebrews 10:38

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss: how to intentionally remember things of the Lord being a woman/man of integrity the difference between God's calling and God's will for your life Click this link to follow us on Instagram and get connected with us💙

Sermon Notes: Don't forget Showing loyalty and kindness to others Actively discovering God's Will Staying away from ungodly actions and relationships Trusting in the Lord completely Scripture References: Proverbs 24:3 Proverbs 3:1-8 Titus 3:4-5

In this week's episode Pastor Darius and Bri sit down with our lead pastor, Pastor Dennis and discuss: different ways to praise outside of prayer how to trust God in the waiting how often you should forgive others Click this link to follow us on Instagram and get connected with us💙

Sermon Notes: Jesus Taught us to Spend Time in Prayer: Praising our Heavenly Father Seeking God's kingdom and will Asking for provision for ourselves and others Soliciting and extending forgiveness Pursuing victory over trials and temptations Scripture References: Matthew 6:9 Matthew 6:26 Matthew 6:10 Romans 14:17 Psalm 32:8 Matthew 6:11 Psalm 37:23-25 Matthew 7:7, 11 Matthew 6:12 Psalm 66:18 Matt...

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss: what it looks like to worship God with your life the crucial step most people miss when they try to change their actions why forgetting to do this one thing may have you spiraling Click this link to follow us on Instagram and get connected with us💙

Sermon Notes: Trusting in God's power rather than our own willpower. Addressing our faults A new way of thinking Doing good rather than what feels good Connecting with people who help rather than hinder us Focusing on progress rather than perfection Scripture References: Romans 8:1-2 Romans 12:1-2 Jeremiah 13:23 Proverbs 20:27 Philippians 4:8 Ephesians 4:25-27 Proverbs 27:17 Philippians 1:6

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss: expectation v reality of life as a Christian The Lord's redemption alllll things fasting (who, what, when, where, why) Click this link to follow us on Instagram and get connected with us💙

Sermon Notes: The struggle is real because you're Spirit-filled. Our sinful nature evolves with our bad choices. Our sinful nature is dealt with in Spirit-filled community, the Word, fasting, and JESUS! Scripture References: Romans 7:15-17, 21, 23-25 Galatians 5:16-17, 19-21 2 Peter 1:3-4

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss: the one thing that is a catalyst for your spiritual growth what it takes to become more Spirit-led the kind of people you need to make sound Biblical decisions What’s happening at The BLOC this week: Week 2 of our NEW series is Sunday, September 17th Week 2 of our NEW Bible Study is Wednesday, September 20th at 6:30 pm where you will learn how...